Vakhidov & Partners is a legal boutique with a strong focus on the life sciences and pharmaceutical sector. The firm additionally aids clients in FMCG, retail, IT and telecoms. The practice is led by founder Zafar Vakhidov with specialities in corporate law, antimonopoly and anticorruption compliance and IP. Close support is given through Kamila Sharipova, whose expertise includes cross-border transactions, equity finance and M&A.
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Testimonials
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- 'Their practice stands out due to their unwavering commitment to client-centric solutions, deep industry expertise, and a collaborative approach that fosters innovation. They understand the unique challenges faced by clients in the life sciences area, and particularly in pharmaceutical industry.'
- 'We value in Zafar Vakhidov the qualities that distinguish him from others: a professional approach to work, honesty and integrity, communication skills and an extensive local and international network.'
- 'Vakhidov & Partners is a young legal firm with strong expertise and high level professionals. Taking into account our previous not very positive experience of using legal services in these regions, we could say that Vakhidov & Partners should be on the top of legal firms there: they work very professionally despite the many grey areas in the local legislation which require knowledge of local practices.'
- 'From the outset, they demonstrated a deep understanding of the subject matter and offered effective solutions during our very first meeting. The outcomes exceeded our expectations, and we gained more expertise than anticipated.'
- 'We were impressed by the level of customer service. The team was always available, providing prompt assistance with every issue and proactively offering solutions, even without us asking. This is an exceptionally high level of service, especially for the Central Asian market.'
- 'Vakhidov & Partners has proven to be an exceptionally dedicated and helpful legal specialist. They cover all legal aspects of our association and provide high level legal consultancy, guiding us through every step of the process.'
- 'Zafar Vakhidov is a highly respected expert and leader in legal practice, not only in Uzbekistan but throughout Central Asia.'
- 'Although the deadlines were short, Vakhidov & Partners delivered excellent work results and was available at short notice. The work result corresponded exactly to our expectations. The whole process, from the first offer through the agreement of the work to the finished work product was highly professional.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Zafar Vakhidov